"When I was 30, I was a very different person. I was a lot younger, and I was an immature 30-year-old. Consensual sex with a lot of people, when there is a strong power differential, as there is when you are a famous man who has the ability to attract women that I had at that time, I think involves exploitation. I think it is exploitative."
"I recognize that my sexual conduct in the past was selfish and I did not apply enough consideration, barely any, I suppose, really, to how that sex was affecting other people."
"I believe in God. So all things are from God. This is from God. I don't like it very much. And it is extremely stressful."
Russell Brand acknowledged his past sexual behavior as exploitative, particularly regarding a consensual encounter with a 16-year-old when he was 30. He expressed that his conduct was selfish and lacked consideration for others. Brand is facing serious legal charges, including three counts of rape and allegations of sexual assault. The investigation into his actions began in 2023, prompted by reports from major media outlets. He attributed the scrutiny to his criticisms of various institutions and expressed a belief that the situation is divinely orchestrated.
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